Here are Essex Girls in a different light to the stereotype of modern public expectation. Murderers, mayhem-makers, swindlers, witches, smugglers and lustful adulteresses have played a part in the darker side of the county's history. From the thirteenth century onwards, Essex has produced more than its fair share of infamous women. Some got their comeuppance, some profited from their infamy and others were misguided, or with the benefit of hindsight, misjudged. The reader will find a plethora of women to hate, ridicule or ...
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Here are Essex Girls in a different light to the stereotype of modern public expectation. Murderers, mayhem-makers, swindlers, witches, smugglers and lustful adulteresses have played a part in the darker side of the county's history. From the thirteenth century onwards, Essex has produced more than its fair share of infamous women. Some got their comeuppance, some profited from their infamy and others were misguided, or with the benefit of hindsight, misjudged. The reader will find a plethora of women to hate, ridicule or secretly admire in Dee Gordon's new book. Some of the characters featured here might horrify or mystify, others will provoke empathy or disbelief, but all tales are authenticated by hours of research. Read, learn, squirm - and smile!
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author 1st edition in soft cover format, large 8vo, 122pp, photo illustrations, card covers; VG+ Copy; author's presentation copy inscription on title page reads: To Arthur, best wishes! Dee Gordon, enjoy...
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New. From the thirteenth century onwards, Essex has produced more than its fair share of infamous women. This title features Essex Girls such as murderers, mayhem-makers, swindlers, witches, smugglers and lustful adulteresses who have played a part in the darker side of the county's history. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 334. 2009. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.